Ukulhas Sands

Good and recent accommodation. Well equipped, Very clean, comfortable and quiet. Thanks to Sayed for doing his best to ensure the best stay experience. Affordable price. Recommended for low budget.

Fantastic place with first class bed and linens etc. We loved our stay at Ukulhas Sands! The bed was a dream. The best one in Asia! The spacious room was sparkling clean (by the ever helpful Saeed) and really well decorated. The WIFI was fast and you could get Netflix and YouTube etc. The air conditioner worked really well and there is hot water in the modern bathroom. Everything was brand new and designed to give the guest the best experience possible. Our room was on the 2nd floor and even though there was construction across from the hotel, we never heard any noise. The owner Saeed, is super kind and extremely helpful. I realized a day after we checked out that I was missing my diamond ring. I texted him about the lost ring and miraculously he found it by the safe! Since we will be back in Male before our flight back to the US, he kindly arranged for the ring to be returned to me at our Male hotel. I am beyond grateful that he searched our old room twice and found it! It is my wedding ring and the sentimental value is irreplaceable since I designed it and had it made in Bangkok with a jeweler back in 1994. I also highly recommend Reef Rangers Ukulhas for your diving company. They are excellent and you will get a discount when you mention that you are staying at Ukulhas Sands. The dive company is conveniently located about a 2 minute walk away. The beaches for watching the sunrise and sunset are also only a few minutes walk. The harbor where we got on our dive boat was only about 4 minutes away. Be sure to stop by Celeste Cafe for coffee and delicious cinnamon rolls. They are located in front of the harbor. We loved our stay at Ukulhas Sands and will definitely be back!

If you want to experience the genuine hospitality of the Maldives, nothing beats spending time on one of the local islands. And boy, did we get a hearty dose of warmth, friendship and sheer authenticity in Ukulhas, specifically Ukulhas Sands. Even before we arrived, the proprietor, Saeed, had helped us make arrangements for our transport, given us tips and advice on how to make the most of our time here, and generally made getting to the island fuss-free. He personally greeted us at the pier, and took on a short but informative walk to his homely premises, which we found out later was built on his family land. So basically it was an extension of his family home, and we stayed right next to his extended family - and were pretty much treated the same. Our room was spacious and comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed including good wi-fi. It was on the ground floor so going in and out was easy, and the reception counter was just next door for convenient access if we needed anything. While staying at Ukulhas Sands, we also met Shau, Saeed's sister and an exceptional chef. The breakfast that's served at the hotel is cooked by her, and I recommend you choose a different set each day just to get a taste of her diverse culinary expertise. If you, like us, can't get enough of her cooking, you can walk down the street to her cafe, where she can cook up delicious local delights for dinner. You can also enjoy her home-made pastries and ice-cream as you wile away the afternoon. All of that is well and good, of course, but what about that most important feature - access to the beach? Well, no worries there - just a five minute walk in virtually any direction gets you to the sands - hence the name. We tried a different section of the island every day we were there. Our favourite spot was near a beach swing to the West of the island, which we accessed through an opening opposite a public running track/football pitch. The water is calmest there, and the sands aren't as filled with coral remnants as the other areas. Bring a beach towel, some snacks, your favourite book and you're all set for the day! All in all, Saeed and the Ukulhas Sands family made our first trip to the Maldives memorable, and we'll definitely stay here again if there's ever a second trip :P

Our stay at Ukulhas Sands was absolutely perfect. Everything was spotlessly clean and felt brand new. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making us feel right at home. The breakfast offered five delicious options, and the variety of food available for dinner was impressive. Full credit to the entire team for making our stay so memorable!

This is my 6th time to the Maldives and my 2nd time on Ukulhas Island. If you are contemplating which island or where to stay - definitely choose a local island. It’s only a 90 min speed ferry to the Island. When you arrive they will greet you and buggy you to their AMAZING property - hands down the best property in Ukulhas. The hospitality, the room, the furnishings are all exceptional. The hotel was designed and built by the manager and owner - Saeed. Super stylish - don’t think twice you must stay here!! There are plenty of excursions from snorkeling with manta rays, shark feeding, sunset fishing and visits to other local islands.